Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Meredith, Des Moines, IA

The map below shows majority race by area in Meredith, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Meredith racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Meredith, Des Moines, IA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Meredith overall is white, making up 57.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 32.2%. There are more white people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Meredith
Race
Meredith, Des Moines, IA Population
White
57.5%
Hispanic
6.5%
Black
32.2%
Asian
1.8%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Meredith, Des Moines, IA Population
White
57.5%
Hispanic
6.5%
Black
32.2%
Asian
1.8%
Native American
0.0%
Other
1.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Meredith, Des Moines, IA

The map below shows diversity in Meredith. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.

Meredith, Des Moines, IA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Meredith Diversity Score

53

With a diversity score of 53 out of 100, Meredith is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Meredith's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Meredith.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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